Irish authorities have arrested a Nigerian woman after uncovering 12kgs worth of herbal cannabis during a search of her apartment in South Dublin.

The drugs have an estimated street value of €240,000.

Reports said the seizure was made as a result of a joint intelligence-led operation conducted by Revenue’s Customs Service and Gardai from the Divisional Drugs Unit in Ronanstown Garda Station and the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau.

The 44-year-old Nigerian woman was arrested by Gardaí and is detained at Lucan Garda Station, under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drugs Trafficking) Act 1996.

Investigations are ongoing and this particular operation was part of a joint mission to target drug importations.

Revenue has asked businesses or members of the public who may have any information regarding drug smuggling, to contact Revenue on their Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.